Stellantis and Chinese electric vehicle startup Leapmotor are collaborating to develop compact electric vehicles for production at a factory in southern Italy, with plans to revive a classic French design. The partnership aims to bring a modern, electrified version of the iconic Citroën 2CV to market, blending heritage with contemporary engineering. This joint venture highlights Stellantis’ push into smaller, affordable EVs while leveraging Leapmotor’s expertise in electric mobility. The project underscores Italy’s growing role in Europe’s electric vehicle manufacturing landscape.
Stellantis engineers working with Leapmotor colleagues on small EVs to be built in Pomigliano, Italy. One of the planned models is expected to be a Citroen 2 CV-inspired car.
